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Hawker 400 vs L-39 Albatros

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
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Specifications
Hawker 400 L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Aero
First flight 29 August 1978 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1978 1972
Number produced 951 units 2900 units
Average unit price $7.4 million $1 million
Wing area 22.4 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 9.5 m
Height 4.2 m 4.8 m
Length 14.8 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 2 x 658 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Overview

The Hawker 400 and the L-39 Albatros are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Beechcraft and Aero respectively.

Top speed is 860 km/h for the Hawker 400 vs 750 km/h for the L-39 Albatros. The Hawker 400 has an operational range of 4,000 km vs 1,100 km for the L-39 Albatros. The Hawker 400 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-39 Albatros.

The Hawker 400 has been produced in 951 units vs 2,900 for the L-39 Albatros. Unit cost is $7.4M for the Hawker 400 vs $1M for the L-39 Albatros. The L-39 Albatros first flew 10 years before the Hawker 400 (1968 vs 1978).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the L-39 Albatros's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the L-39 Albatros at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 6 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 951 units of the Hawker 400.